The United Nations Children's Fund first formed in 1946 to help impoverished children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. Relying on government contributions as well as private donors, today UNICEF is a multi-billion-dollar organization dedicated to the health and well-being of children all over the world. Now reaching more than 150 countries, UNICEF's vast network provides emergency assistance against the effects of war, natural disaster and infectious disease. The organization is headquartered in New York but relies on regional offices for grassroots support. The New England Regional Office coordinates with local businesses and other groups to organize fund-raising and awareness events, connecting local leadership and humanitarianism to international issues.
Rosie's Place is a nonprofit organization which provides emergency and long-term assistance to poor and disadvantaged women. The organization operates a dining room which serves lunch and dinner all week and a food pantry which provides 20 to 40 pounds of groceries for 1,800 women per month. Rosie's Place also operates a women's health and wellness center, staffed with doctors and nurses who can provide immunizations, blood pressure/sugar screenings and treatment for general medical issues.
